th1bill Posted July 19, 2011 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 116 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 342 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/12/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/25/1945 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Phil. 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (ASV) When I became a Christian in 1990, I was riding a bicycle with slick tires ten miles to and from work in the rainy winter of that year, I had not a dime to tithe. But I did, not understanding the tithe I took ten per cent of what was in my pockets and I gave it. I came to understand the tithe better as I studied and today I do not even keep track of all I give and much is given anomalously so that there is no record. Before that first month was over I was driving myself to and from work and all my bills were being paid in spite of my tithing what I did not have the ability to tithe. Can you out give God? Absolutely not! According to the News, I am about to be devastated by the possible collapse of my countries government and yet, I cannot find it in myself to be concerned. I am 100% disabled and my wife was forced into retirement so that every dime we have to live on comes from the government... but I know better than that! Everything, not just my money, comes form my God! My God is the one that created everything we see and feel by speaking it into existence, there is no-one as rich as He is and without Him I have nothing but with Him I can stand firmly on my life verse, Psa. 23:1 The LORD is my Shepard and ¨I shall not want.¨ Christianity is a very proactive faith and without that faith, you are lost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiloh62 Posted July 19, 2011 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 83 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,683 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 51 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/14/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/14/1962 Share Posted July 19, 2011 amen the1. I try to understand tithing, and I still haven't started. Maybe thats why I'm still struggling, and still riding a bicycle, but I only make minimum wage. Where are the verses for tithing to read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted July 20, 2011 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted July 20, 2011 Phil. 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (ASV) When I became a Christian in 1990, I was riding a bicycle with slick tires ten miles to and from work in the rainy winter of that year, I had not a dime to tithe. But I did, not understanding the tithe I took ten per cent of what was in my pockets and I gave it. I came to understand the tithe better as I studied and today I do not even keep track of all I give and much is given anomalously so that there is no record. Before that first month was over I was driving myself to and from work and all my bills were being paid in spite of my tithing what I did not have the ability to tithe. Can you out give God? Absolutely not! According to the News, I am about to be devastated by the possible collapse of my countries government and yet, I cannot find it in myself to be concerned. I am 100% disabled and my wife was forced into retirement so that every dime we have to live on comes from the government... but I know better than that! Everything, not just my money, comes form my God! My God is the one that created everything we see and feel by speaking it into existence, there is no-one as rich as He is and without Him I have nothing but with Him I can stand firmly on my life verse, Psa. 23:1 The LORD is my Shepard and ¨I shall not want.¨ Christianity is a very proactive faith and without that faith, you are lost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other one Posted July 20, 2011 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 29 Topic Count: 599 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 56,262 Content Per Day: 7.56 Reputation: 27,991 Days Won: 271 Joined: 12/29/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted July 20, 2011 Phil. 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (ASV) When I became a Christian in 1990, I was riding a bicycle with slick tires ten miles to and from work in the rainy winter of that year, I had not a dime to tithe. But I did, not understanding the tithe I took ten per cent of what was in my pockets and I gave it. I came to understand the tithe better as I studied and today I do not even keep track of all I give and much is given anomalously so that there is no record. Before that first month was over I was driving myself to and from work and all my bills were being paid in spite of my tithing what I did not have the ability to tithe. Can you out give God? Absolutely not! According to the News, I am about to be devastated by the possible collapse of my countries government and yet, I cannot find it in myself to be concerned. I am 100% disabled and my wife was forced into retirement so that every dime we have to live on comes from the government... but I know better than that! Everything, not just my money, comes form my God! My God is the one that created everything we see and feel by speaking it into existence, there is no-one as rich as He is and without Him I have nothing but with Him I can stand firmly on my life verse, Psa. 23:1 The LORD is my Shepard and ¨I shall not want.¨ Christianity is a very proactive faith and without that faith, you are lost! Jeepers, I'm not really sure how to respond to your post th1. It sounds so good and is so uplifting. However, from my perspective those touting our demise are really just trying to convince us to go some place politically that we would not normally go. While there it danger that things can fall apart, it's not likely to come to pieces totally...... and in the end times of Biblical history I'm not sure we really want to be #1. #1's don't seem to make out too well in prophecy. We're on a fixed income too, and I understand how it is to rely on the Lord for sanity in this time and place... As far as the question goes in the title of the thread......... I think you're standing in a pretty good place and I really hope you don't mind if I join you....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th1bill Posted July 20, 2011 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 116 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 342 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/12/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/25/1945 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 amen the1. I try to understand tithing, and I still haven't started. Maybe thats why I'm still struggling, and still riding a bicycle, but I only make minimum wage. Where are the verses for tithing to read? This study is compliments of the Nave´s Topical TITHES -Paid by Abraham to Melchizedek Ge 14:20; Heb 7:2-6 -Jacob vows a tenth of all his property to God Ge 28:22 -Mosaic laws instituting Le 27:30-33; Nu 18:21-24; De 12:6,7,17-19; 14:22-29; 26:12-15 -Customs relating to Ne 10:37,38; Am 4:4; Heb 7:5-9 -A tithe of tithes for the priests Nu 18:26; Ne 10:38 -Stored in the temple Ne 10:38,39; 12:44; 13:5,12; 2Ch 31:11,12; Mal 3:10 -Payment of, resumed in Hezekiah's reign 2Ch 31:5-10 -Under Nehemiah Ne 13:12 -Withheld Ne 13:10; Mal 3:8 -Customary in later times Mt 23:23; Lu 11:42; 18:12 -Observed by idolaters Am 4:4,5 -See TAX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th1bill Posted July 20, 2011 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 116 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 342 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/12/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/25/1945 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Jeepers, I'm not really sure how to respond to your post th1. It sounds so good and is so uplifting. However, from my perspective those touting our demise are really just trying to convince us to go some place politically that we would not normally go. While there it danger that things can fall apart, it's not likely to come to pieces totally...... and in the end times of Biblical history I'm not sure we really want to be #1. #1's don't seem to make out too well in prophecy. We're on a fixed income too, and I understand how it is to rely on the Lord for sanity in this time and place... As far as the question goes in the title of the thread......... I think you're standing in a pretty good place and I really hope you don't mind if I join you....... I just opened my eyes and peeped, thereś plenty of room... come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlelambseativy Posted July 20, 2011 Group: Royal Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 230 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,941 Content Per Day: 0.95 Reputation: 2,003 Days Won: 14 Joined: 02/08/2010 Status: Offline Share Posted July 20, 2011 Phil. 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (ASV) When I became a Christian in 1990, I was riding a bicycle with slick tires ten miles to and from work in the rainy winter of that year, I had not a dime to tithe. But I did, not understanding the tithe I took ten per cent of what was in my pockets and I gave it. I came to understand the tithe better as I studied and today I do not even keep track of all I give and much is given anomalously so that there is no record. Before that first month was over I was driving myself to and from work and all my bills were being paid in spite of my tithing what I did not have the ability to tithe. Can you out give God? Absolutely not! According to the News, I am about to be devastated by the possible collapse of my countries government and yet, I cannot find it in myself to be concerned. I am 100% disabled and my wife was forced into retirement so that every dime we have to live on comes from the government... but I know better than that! Everything, not just my money, comes form my God! My God is the one that created everything we see and feel by speaking it into existence, there is no-one as rich as He is and without Him I have nothing but with Him I can stand firmly on my life verse, Psa. 23:1 The LORD is my Shepard and ¨I shall not want.¨ Christianity is a very proactive faith and without that faith, you are lost! I do not believe in tithing, although I believe in giving to support the church one attends or other causes as the Holy Spirit directs. Tithing was done away with the Old Covenant. There is no support for it in the NC. Though many tithe I too feel as you. We are to give as we are blessed and not to give grudgingly. I believe if we are able we are to give MORE than just a tithe so that we cover those who are not able to give we should do so. I do not believe in the tightness of hand for the Lord will bless according to your giving. If you can give 20 % give that if 30 then give that just to stick with 10% is to me as you said the Old Covenant. The widow gave all that she had - she did not give a tithe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted July 20, 2011 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 683 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 11,128 Content Per Day: 1.99 Reputation: 1,352 Days Won: 54 Joined: 02/03/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/07/1952 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Phil. 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (ASV) When I became a Christian in 1990, I was riding a bicycle with slick tires ten miles to and from work in the rainy winter of that year, I had not a dime to tithe. But I did, not understanding the tithe I took ten per cent of what was in my pockets and I gave it. I came to understand the tithe better as I studied and today I do not even keep track of all I give and much is given anomalously so that there is no record. Before that first month was over I was driving myself to and from work and all my bills were being paid in spite of my tithing what I did not have the ability to tithe. Can you out give God? Absolutely not! According to the News, I am about to be devastated by the possible collapse of my countries government and yet, I cannot find it in myself to be concerned. I am 100% disabled and my wife was forced into retirement so that every dime we have to live on comes from the government... but I know better than that! Everything, not just my money, comes form my God! My God is the one that created everything we see and feel by speaking it into existence, there is no-one as rich as He is and without Him I have nothing but with Him I can stand firmly on my life verse, Psa. 23:1 The LORD is my Shepard and ¨I shall not want.¨ Christianity is a very proactive faith and without that faith, you are lost! I tithe because I want to, feel the need to, not because I am told to. And like you, the Lord has blessed me greatly. Now I am not saying it is solely because I tithe, but tithing is part of our spiritual maturity in Christ. What is it actually? It is giving back part of what is His in the first place. Everything you have is His. So it is sort of a faith thing... Nice post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldKingCole Posted July 20, 2011 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 18 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/13/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted July 20, 2011 I tithe a different way...I happen to attend a church that is not struggling in any way financially. So I support a child in Rwanda, I pay for him each month to be able to go to a Christian school where he is fed and given water and learns about God and His love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enoob57 Posted July 20, 2011 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 35 Topic Count: 100 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 41,420 Content Per Day: 8.00 Reputation: 21,577 Days Won: 76 Joined: 03/13/2010 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/27/1957 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Our Lord in the beginning of His ministry taught us the most important of all lessons "Man does not live by bread alone" and the fire of God will test this heart and belief! To lay down in The Lord all that is of you is the freedom of "The Lord shall supply all your need"... When one sees His provision as one that fulfills His Word-> then your receiving in thanksgiving for Who and What of The Word Kept is the true life that extends into the eternities... Exiting into that which is not known other than The Word formed in us prepares us toward His Presence in Spirit the true bread of Life... For all that is here is destined for burning and grace that we should take that set aside for fire and use it in obediences to Him is formed in that which is not known and kept and full satisfaction comes in enlarged faith that counts on that reality more than on the one now present ... hence we are aliens of that which we have began (corporeal speaking) and await the end to be our beginning for it is the closure of the word "end" for it only exists in the lie formed and has correctly deceived all that is not of God for the swallowing up without diminishing the eternities unbounded in Him... 1 John 3:2-3 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. 3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. NKJV The desire to be pure to that which grows from within us does not consider elevation toward progress a thing to be grasped but in the moment by moment worship of Him who has given such a gift in that we should have the heart that He has and is the witness of the Spirit of God ->He is within us 'the children'<-... Love Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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